News for 'Umar'

Two boxers pass gender test, cleared for Olympics

Two boxers pass gender test, cleared for Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The two boxers had failed gender tests at World Championships in New Delhi last year

Nearly 70% turnout in final phase of J-K polls; overall voting exceeds LS

Nearly 70% turnout in final phase of J-K polls; overall voting exceeds LS

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

A voter turnout of 69.69 percent was recorded in the third and final phase of voting Tuesday in the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the Election Commission said.

Dal Lake roars! F4 racing debuts in Srinagar

Dal Lake roars! F4 racing debuts in Srinagar

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Umar Ganie captures glimpses of Srinagar's first-ever Formula 4 race!

Uproar in JK assembly over resolution on Art 370 restoration

Uproar in JK assembly over resolution on Art 370 restoration

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

BJP members, including the Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, opposed the resolution, saying it was not part of the listed business.

Singham Again Shooting Begins In Kashmir

Singham Again Shooting Begins In Kashmir

Rediff.com18 May 2024

On Saturday, May 18, 2024, Bollywood stars Ajay Devgn and Jackie Shroff began shooting for Rohit Shetty's Singham Again in Srinagar.

Kamran comes to brother Umar's defence

Kamran comes to brother Umar's defence

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal's scathing attack on the Pakistan team management could hurt his chances of making a comeback to international cricket.

Mukhtar Ansari's son alleges 'slow poisoning' in jail

Mukhtar Ansari's son alleges 'slow poisoning' in jail

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Mukhtar Ansari was subjected to slow poisoning in jail, Umar Ansari, the son of the gangster-turned-politician who died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Banda, alleged early Friday.

Who Needs Arms To Play Cricket?

Who Needs Arms To Play Cricket?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Umar Ganie captures Amir Hussain Lone, Kashmir's armless cricketer, practicing near his home at Bijbehara in Anantnag district, south Kashmir.

Ranji Round-Up: Mumbai, Baroda continue to dominate

Ranji Round-Up: Mumbai, Baroda continue to dominate

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Reports from around the country in the latest round of matches in the ongoing Ranji Trophy

Umar: Terrible!

Umar: Terrible!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

What's Army Searching Under The Snow?

What's Army Searching Under The Snow?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The Indian Army's Ski patrol team take part in an avalanche rescue exercise drill.

Anti-CAA stir secular, charge sheet communal, Umar Khalid tells court

Anti-CAA stir secular, charge sheet communal, Umar Khalid tells court

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

The anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protest was secular but the charge sheet in the Delhi riots conspiracy case was communal and the police fabricated a story to suit its narrative, former Jawaharlal Nehru University student leader Umar Khalid told a court in New Delhi on Tuesday calling it a 'naked form of false implication.'

Omar calls exit polls 'time-pass', BJP hopeful of win in JK

Omar calls exit polls 'time-pass', BJP hopeful of win in JK

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

"I'm amazed channels are bothering with exit polls especially after the fiasco of the recent general elections. I'm ignoring all the noise on channels, social media, WhatsApp etc. because the only numbers that matter will be revealed on the 8th of Oct. The rest is just time pass," Abdullah, a former chief minister, wrote on X.

Delhi riots: Umar Khalid sent to 10-day police custody

Delhi riots: Umar Khalid sent to 10-day police custody

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

In the FIR, the police has claimed that the communal violence was a "premeditated conspiracy" which was allegedly hatched by Khalid and two others.

Al Qaeda terror module aspiring to declare 'khilafat' busted

Al Qaeda terror module aspiring to declare 'khilafat' busted

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The Delhi Police on Thursday claimed to have busted an Al Qaeda terror module after arresting of 11 people and detaining three others from Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

Pakistan pacer Umar Gul announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Pakistan pacer Umar Gul announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

From 47 Test matches, Gul took 163 wickets at an average of 34.06.

J&K: The Message Is Loud And Clear...

J&K: The Message Is Loud And Clear...

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

There is a limit to ignoring genuine aspirations of the people and suppressing their legitimate voice in running the affairs of the state, notes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Poonch attack: Operation to flush out terrorists enters second day

Poonch attack: Operation to flush out terrorists enters second day

Rediff.com5 May 2024

They said a well-coordinated joint operation by the army and police is underway in many areas, including Shahsitar, Gursai, Sanai and Sheendara Top, to neutralise the terrorists.

Tanaav 2 Review: Thrilling!

Tanaav 2 Review: Thrilling!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Tanaav Season 2 is like any other espionage thriller with twists and a lot of tense and thrilling moments. What makes it interesting is that unlike season 1, this time, the plot unravels quickly without getting boring, observes Namrata Thakker.

40 killed, several hurt in two bus accidents in Pak

40 killed, several hurt in two bus accidents in Pak

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

At least 11 people were killed and 35 others injured in the accident in Balochistan province, over 100 km from Karachi.

'How Can A 16 Year Old Be A BJP Agent?'

'How Can A 16 Year Old Be A BJP Agent?'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

'I went to jail and met my father to convince him to join politics and believe in the Constitution.'

Two Ex-CMs Bite The Dust In J&K, And How!

Two Ex-CMs Bite The Dust In J&K, And How!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Omar Abdullah lost by 204,142 votes; Mehbooba Mufti by 281, 794 votes.

Will turnout in J-K polls' final phase surpass first two?

Will turnout in J-K polls' final phase surpass first two?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Voting for this crucial phase, covering 40 assembly segments across seven districts -- Jammu, Udhampur, Samba and Kathua in the Jammu region and Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara in north Kashmir -- is scheduled for October 1.

Will J&K Assembly Pass A Resolution For Article 370 To Be Restored?

Will J&K Assembly Pass A Resolution For Article 370 To Be Restored?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Pressure is mounting for a resolution to be moved in the assembly when it meets next week for its maiden sitting to demand 'restoration of Article 370 and Article 35A' as committed in the National Conference's election manifesto, reveals Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Kamran wants Umar to learn from Tendulkar, Dhoni and Kohli

Kamran wants Umar to learn from Tendulkar, Dhoni and Kohli

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Umar was slapped with a three-year ban from all forms of cricket by the PCB. Kamran said he can also benefit from observing the conduct of Tendulkar and Dhoni who have always steered clear of controversy.

JK polls soon? EC team Srinagar to review preparedness

JK polls soon? EC team Srinagar to review preparedness

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The political parties have been given time slots for the meeting with the Election Commission.

JNU rusticates Umar, Anirban; Kanhaiya fined

JNU rusticates Umar, Anirban; Kanhaiya fined

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

An ABVP member has also been slapped with a fine of Rs 20,000.

Sushant Singh, Umar Khalid booked for Gateway protest

Sushant Singh, Umar Khalid booked for Gateway protest

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

The Colaba Police have registered an offence against more than 350 persons for the 34-hour-long protest at the Gateway of India.

NC-Cong taste victory in J-K, Omar to return as CM after 10 yrs

NC-Cong taste victory in J-K, Omar to return as CM after 10 yrs

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is poised to form the first elected government in Jammu and Kashmir, having secured a victory in the assembly elections by securing 49 out of 90 seats on which polls were held for the first time since the abrogation of Article 370 five years ago.

Court grants 2-hour parole to Engineer Rashid to take oath in LS

Court grants 2-hour parole to Engineer Rashid to take oath in LS

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday granted two-hour custody parole to Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdul Rashid to take oath as a Lok Sabha MP on July 5.

Free Elections: Democracy's Best Response

Free Elections: Democracy's Best Response

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The long term trends on violence in Kashmir are positive and India must secure these gains further, asserts Aakar Patel.

Abdullahs Come Out To Vote

Abdullahs Come Out To Vote

Rediff.com13 May 2024

National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah, his only son Omar Abdullah and Omar's sons Zamir Abdullah and Zahir Abdullah (both first time voters) cast their votes in Srinagar on Monday, May 13, 2024.

Wrong to compare Umar with Kohli: Kamran

Wrong to compare Umar with Kohli: Kamran

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Pakistan's out-of-favour wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal stood by his brother Umar Akmal's side.

Why BJP Burnt Pak PM Effigy In Srinagar

Why BJP Burnt Pak PM Effigy In Srinagar

Rediff.com21 May 2024

On May 18, 2024 night, terrorists struck at two places in Kashmir killing a former sarpanch, Aijaz Sheikh in Shopian and injuring a tourist couple from Rajasthan in Anantnag.

Children Are Back In School In Kashmir

Children Are Back In School In Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

On Monday, March 4, 2024, students returned to school in Kashmir after 95 days of winter vacation.

Why This PhD Scholar Is Walking Barefoot

Why This PhD Scholar Is Walking Barefoot

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir will vote on Monday, May 20.

Umar Akmal fined for disrespecting umpires

Umar Akmal fined for disrespecting umpires

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee for breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during his side's 16-run defeat against Sri Lanka in the first semi-final of the World Twenty20 in Colombo.

Gulmarg Gets Snow At Last!

Gulmarg Gets Snow At Last!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Umar Ganie captures Gulmarg as the town and other higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley receive snow.

'BJP Is Losing Ground Rapidly In J&K'

'BJP Is Losing Ground Rapidly In J&K'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Everyone is unhappy with the lieutenant governor's administration, which is ignorant, high-handed, and inaccessible.'

Pakistan recall Azhar, Umar Akmal for Champions Trophy

Pakistan recall Azhar, Umar Akmal for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Kamran Akmal, the leading run scorer in the Pakistan Super League, is left out of the 15-strong squad after scoring just 68 runs in three ODIs against the West Indies earlier this month.